Housing & Residence Life

Rates & Contracts

The housing contract is a legally binding agreement between the resident and the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia that secures a living space.

The housing contract:

1. Defines the terms and conditions of occupancy

2. Addresses pertinent Georgia laws

3. Refers to specific sections of the Student Code of Conduct and the guide to Community Living

By executing your contract online, you are agreeing to the terms of the housing contract and making a commitment to live on campus and to pay rates for the fall and spring semesters and, in some cases, summer semester.

For your specific contract, make sure when you sign your contract, you print a copy while in the Housing Portal. Download a general copy of the housing contract below for review prior to logging into the Housing Portal.

 

Undergraduate StudentsGraduate Students
Assignment Process  Cancel My Contract  Fall Graduates

Undergraduate

Rates and Fees

*NET F/S COST column does not include summer semester. The summer rate must be paid in full at beginning of the summer term for UV. All housing and meal plan rates are subject to approval by the Board of Regents. Any changes will be noted in the final housing agreement.

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Additional Important Information

Move-In, Break Periods, Move-Out

Eligibility

  • First-time, first-year students are assigned to double occupancy units at Oak Hall.
  • Returning and transfer students enrolled in an undergraduate program may be assigned to University Village.

Occupancy Levels

  • Double Occupancy (two rooms, two students per room) at Oak Hall. 
  • All single occupancy units in the freshman buildings are reserved for student athletes and those in the professional scholars program.
    • Single occupancy cannot be guaranteed. Summer availability is not guaranteed.

Meal Plan Requirements

A minimum meal plan is required for students living in Oak Hall and University Village.

Transit & Parking

Shuttles run from housing to the Summerville Campus. Get maps & parking information.

Graduate

Rates & Fees

*All housing charges are split between the Fall and Spring semester. The agreement runs through the summer term. All housing and meal plan rates are subject to approval by the Board of Regents. Any changes will be noted in the final housing agreement.

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Additional Important Information

Move-In, Break Periods, Move-Out

  • Move-in dates are posted. 
  • Graduate & Professional students living at Elm Hall may remain in housing for all break periods.

Eligibility & Occupancy Levels

  • Students enrolled in graduate or any health science program may be assigned to Elm Hall.
    • Studio & Shared units — 1 student per room
    • 1 Bedroom Apartments — student or student and spouse (max total = 2) 

Meal Plan Requirements

  • Graduate and professional students are encouraged to purchase a meal plan, but it is not required.

Room Amenities & Billing Information

Room Amenities

  • All units are furnished with bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet for each student.
  • University Village units also include a shared common area as well as a full kitchen with stove, dishwasher and fridge. Elm Hall units also include a sofa as well as a studio kitchen with cooktop and fridge.

What is included in the housing costs?

Rates include all utilities (water, gas, electric) along with cable, internet, laundry access and trash service.

How am I billed?

  • All housing charges are posted to your POUNCE account and are due by the posted university payment due date for each semester. Past due balances will result in a hold placed on your POUNCE account, and can result in dropped class schedules or eviction.
  • Miscellaneous charges — including fees and fines — are also billed to POUNCE.
GRADUATE HOUSING CONTRACT

Fall Graduates

I plan to graduate Fall Semester. How do I know I won't be charged for Spring Semester?

Congratulations on your achievement! We have a list given to us by the Office of the Registrar that lets us know who will be graduating each semester. We want you to graduate so there is no penalty if you cancel your contract due to graduation. Make sure you cancel your Spring Contract within the Housing Portal and list "graduation" as your reason.